Joe the Barista says: out with the bitter and in with the non-sitter. Obama for a better America.

10:49 am November 3, 2008

Ed wrote:

That is good stuff... props to Starbucks

10:55 am November 3, 2008

-- Ask for the Obama Blend--Don't forget to vote! wrote:

The Obama Blend-
Best in the World.

Medium-bodied Kenya has layers of flavor, from black currant or blackberry to sweet, tropical fruit. The coffee is prized for its bright and refreshing quality.

Kona. The very name evokes the warmth of the sun, the rumble of waves along a coral reef, and the welcoming spirit of the Big Island.
Grown in rich, volcanic soil, this delicate, light-bodied coffee possesses a sweet, caramelly aroma and delightfully nuanced flavors that tease the tongue like the gentle ebb and flow of the tide.

Sumatra has a full, syrupy body with virtually no acidity - so the coffee's intensity lingers in your mouth. The concentrated spicy, herbal notes and earthy aroma are the telltale signatures of this well-loved coffee.

10:56 am November 3, 2008

Hey Joe! wrote:

So is it OK, if I forego the tip to the barista and spread the wealth by giving it to some one more deserving?

11:01 am November 3, 2008

aix1825 wrote:

McCain, Palin, Murdoch, Mays, O’Reilly, Hannity, Limbaugh, etc., are working themselves into a frenzy, spewing their negative messages out over the airwaves 24/7.

But the never-ending ranting and ravings of Fox News and Clear Channel pundits contained the seeds of their own destruction, and has resulted in a meltdown of their influence.

These past months have proven that huge numbers of people, previously under the sway of Fox News, now understand they must discount, even completely ignore, what they are being told to believe on Murdoch’s Fox News Channel!

Americans have had it with this negativity, with the fear campaigns, with the policies for the few, sold to the many by Fox & CCC.

This represents nothing less that the beginning of the end of the culture war era of US politics!

11:01 am November 3, 2008

DBL wrote:

Thank you, Starbucks.

I am looking forward to saying, "I told you so" for the next four years. It will be small recompense.

11:04 am November 3, 2008

DBL wrote:

aix1825: I don't know where you live, or what political ads you see. But I live in Connecticut, and the only negative ads I've seen are by the Democrats, from Obama at the presidential level all the way down to state representative.

11:16 am November 3, 2008

Dan wrote:

Is the emperor naked? Exactly what does all of Mr. Obama's change message entail? His message seems heavy on sound-bites with details non-existant. Are we going to vote for a red-herring? It reminds me of electing Bill Clinton because character didn't matter. We wanted change then too.

I would rather have Mr. Obama as President than Mrs. Clinton but I still wonder exactly what we will get. Change for change's sake? What will that mean?

11:35 am November 3, 2008

lucesociator wrote:

The Obama Blend? That's where you pay for the coffee, but have to give it to someone else.

11:38 am November 3, 2008

Twisted Cheeser wrote:

But people who voted for the ticket including Palin and McCain are not eligible for coffee. They will be allowed to drink from the chalice of lies and distortions.

and for Dan at 11:16: the change will mean that your BS needs to be more detailed and compelling, rather than sniveling and whining. get it, fella?

11:39 am November 3, 2008

Twisted Gorgonzola wrote:

People who vote for Palin and mcCain are not eleigible.

As for Dan at 11:16, the change will mean you can snivel and whine to your hearts content, but we don't have to respect you.

11:54 am November 3, 2008

Mike wrote:

If Obama wins, how many years will it take us to find the rest of his illegal immigrant family members, locate his foreign campaign contributors from the Middle East and how many Special Prosecutors to track illegal campaign contributions in exchange for political favors? A BO presidency would be a tragedy for America.

12:02 pm November 3, 2008

Robert wrote:

I'd rather vote for satan than Obama; at least you'll know what you're getting.

1:33 pm November 3, 2008

New Voter wrote:

The McCain Blend? That's where you get the same cup of coffee every day for four more years. And it will cost you.

1:37 pm November 3, 2008

Coffeegurl wrote:

Awesome ad, Starbucks!
McCain Palin 2008!!!
Vote your conscience!

1:47 pm November 3, 2008

Voter wrote:

I guess that means Starbucks wants to spread the wealth?
I hope that they don't raise the prices ( like the taxes) when (or if..) Obama gets elected!

1:50 pm November 3, 2008

SteelerFan51 wrote:

Just remember, those of you voting for Obama just for the sake of "change!" You will get what you pay for, and I for one will be glad to vote for McCain and then sit back and tell ALL of the liberals, "I TOLD YOU SO!" once they see that they are paying higher taxes to feed the socialist welfare state created by the Democrats!

1:56 pm November 3, 2008

That's right Robert wrote:

Vote for the devil you know - that's why I voted for Hillary in the primary.

1:57 pm November 3, 2008

Coffee Lover wrote:

How can any of you Obama fans be blinded by the fact of who Obama chooses to have as friends. He is as anti American as you can get. Stop listing to the media and look up the facts yourself. Dear new voter how can you have the same blend of something you have never had. At least McCain fought for America, loves America, and knows how many states we have. He would not stand and let a full term botched abortion baby die. Instead of Obama "spreading the wealth" maybe he should give a family a chance to adopt one of these babies instead of watching it die. Wake up and smell the coffee!

1:58 pm November 3, 2008

Nostaglic wrote:

Who remembers the "1000 Points Of Light" and when we were the "Kinder & Gentler Nation"?

2:01 pm November 3, 2008

Cin wrote:

Here's to the last freebie before Barry wins....

2:17 pm November 3, 2008

nobama wrote:

yay! this is great, see i'm getting used to my new lifestyle where i quit my job and collect welfare. AWESOME!
screw u america im gonna get everything for free while u kill yourself working hahahahahahahahahahahahahahhha

2:20 pm November 3, 2008

Carmi wrote:

I heard this Obama blend coffee is magical. You drink one cup and your wallet and 401K disappear! Did Starbucks create the Obama koolaid too? One drink and you cannot tell facts from fiction .

2:25 pm November 3, 2008

Another coffee lover... wrote:

I don't understand how anyone can vote for someone that does not value human life. You know Obama said if his daughter were to get unexpectedly pregnant he would rather she have an abortion than be punished with a baby. Would having a baby and giving it for adoption be more punishment than living the rest of your life knowing you had killed the baby in your womb? If he doesn't value that life, how do you know he would value yours or mine? I wish people would really think about these things.

2:26 pm November 3, 2008

Cris wrote:

Frankly I can hardly wait until tomorrow's election process is over. Whether we are supporting McCain/Palin or Obama/Biden we are all chosing candidates we feel will bring this country in the right direction. Stop the bickering already! No ranting in favor of either candidate is helpful or necessary at this stage. We've all made up our minds by now!

2:36 pm November 3, 2008

MCCAIN SUXXORS! wrote:

the name says it all...now where's my coffee?

2:41 pm November 3, 2008

ron wrote:

If Obama slides in. Starbucks will be forced to close because of exorbitant taxes.

2:45 pm November 3, 2008

roberta wrote:

Ben and Jerry's is giving away free scoops of ice-cream at their stores tomorrow from 5 to 8 p.m.

2:49 pm November 3, 2008

Jacq wrote:

I agree with Cris. Shut up and vote....

2:51 pm November 3, 2008

Obama Lovah wrote:

Mccain will leas this country into another 4 years of debt, high inflation and death. Anyone who votes for Mccain/Palin is dumb.

3:21 pm November 3, 2008

Me wrote:

I see that the usual drivel that passes for comment continues. We know the drill, Palin detractors. It's not working, but waste your time if you must. Those of you on the Obama payroll will have to find something else to do come Wednesday.

3:25 pm November 3, 2008

Jace wrote:

I thought this blog was about free coffee???

3:28 pm November 3, 2008

nobama wrote:

this country is in debt bec. of oil. we need to STOP buying it and produce better ways...we cant do that if the pres is buddies with the oil mongrels. death bec ur defending freedom is noble. death by terrorism is sick! take ur pick.

3:37 pm November 3, 2008

MARCIA IN IOWA wrote:

LOVE your sense of humor Carmi - we're all going to need it after tomorrow!

4:09 pm November 3, 2008

Please No Obama wrote:

Voters please wake up and see that the change Obama would bring looks to be really bad change. When to tell when a babie's life begins is above his pay grade - people will don't need him as president!

4:59 pm November 3, 2008

One Nation wrote:

There seems to be so much hatred in all of these comments. Will we be able to reunite behind either candidate after the election is over?

5:14 pm November 3, 2008

Stella wrote:

It's illegal in a few states, like California, to offer financial incentives for people to vote or not vote. Thanks, Starbucks, for showing us how to "Sell the Vote".

And if we're talking sell-out for who you vote, I ain't going Sen. Ted Stevens until Starbucks offers me a Viking grill.

5:16 pm November 3, 2008

Jewels wrote:

Starbucks is giving a bailout? Oh, just coffee---My favorite place--I hope they don't import something new from Alaska-could be deadly!

6:31 pm November 3, 2008

AKoilman wrote:

Jewels,
Don't use the gasoline, its made with OIL from Alaska. You are brainwashed beyond believe. By the way, do you love Hillary ?

6:33 pm November 3, 2008

oldjohns wrote:

Love Starbuck. Love Sarah too.

6:37 pm November 3, 2008

Ladybug wrote:

Calling all Women.
Hillary 2012.

7:03 pm November 3, 2008

bobfire1 wrote:

thanks starbucks,i will be at your store immediately after voting for america[McCAINandPALIN]

7:39 pm November 3, 2008

Lumberman wrote:

Hey Starbuck, you need to lower the price of your coffee somewhat, Hillary said so.

8:37 pm November 3, 2008

Carol wrote:

Maybe they should just donaate the money to Obama's aunt in the Boston slum and his brother living in a hut in Kenya. He is not bery good at spreading HIS wealth around

8:38 pm November 3, 2008

WakeUp wrote:

Too bad people will blame Obama for the MESS Bush/McCain (voting 90% with Bush) have left. Are you blind? Do you even have a 401K left? As a Journalist major, do you think Palin can name a newspaper? I'm sooooo embarassed. Its unfortunate that McCain is able to use FEAR, DIVISION and SCARE tactics on people who can't think for themselves. WAKE UP before its too late. Maybe the caffine in the coffee will help you too WAKE UP!

9:55 pm November 3, 2008

Sarah Palin=C U Next Tuesday wrote:

AKoilman, We dont get our oil from alaska. We get it from Johnny Boy's buddies at ExxonMobil who are stealing from us hard working americans. I work for one of the top banks in america, and have never heard such ignorant people as the right wing idionts. They are the ones who got us into this mess. I guess that is the republican way of speading the wealth around, foreclosing on families and taking their money and homes. PS. At least starbucks is giving u something for free. I sure as hell dont see JM/SP's friends in alaska or at Exxon giving us free gas.

Now, Now, Mr. or Ms. Gorgonzola...breath slowly...count to ten...remember what the doctor said.

Your comments sure don't qualify you for respect. Mr. Obama would not be pleased with your mean-spirited-ness and divisiveness.

Relax...relax...(keep repeating this)...relax...relax

People who vote for Palin and mcCain are not eleigible.

As for Dan at 11:16, the change will mean you can snivel and whine to your hearts content, but we don’t have to respect you.

Comment by Twisted Gorgonzola - November 3, 2008 at 11:39 am

3:37 am November 4, 2008

Proud Patriotic Transsexual wrote:

It's lovely to see all the pre-election passion! I've never felt so proud to be American as I do this year. The general public is geared to vote in larger-than-usual numbers, people are talking, thinking, and paying attention to politics. Way to go U.S.A.! No matter who wins, I'll be smiling and toasting the people around me with my free coffee.

It's nice to know we, the United States citizenry, still care about things of importance. Now let's hope either of these guys is worth all the effort. History has shown that a war hero isn't necessarily a good president. And the same is true of a fine orator. Only time will tell if either is fit for office. Neither candidate has proven a thing to me. Nor has either party done much to inspire confidence. I go... I vote... and I hope.

6:32 am November 4, 2008

ya 'bama wrote:

time for a change in pace. hey republicans, don't let the door hit u in the ass on the way out. you'll be pretty sore in the first place after the spanking you're going to receive later today.

7:41 am November 4, 2008

Sarah Palin wrote:

What's coffee? I've never heard of it.

8:08 am November 4, 2008

ObamaBinBiden wrote:

Stupid litigious country we live in. I'll take a free coffee either way though...

8:59 am November 4, 2008

J. McCain wrote:

Where's Joe the Plumber? ... At least I get a free cup of Joe. Got something positive out of this election!!

9:35 am November 4, 2008

Sarah Palin wrote:

Wait -- never mind; I can see Starbucks from my house.

10:20 am November 4, 2008

John in Chapel Hill wrote:

Obama blend – This coffee is a winner. It can also be ordered by requesting a "Herbert Hoover". Offered black only, no cream. This coffee is the change you need. Each cup is carefully filled with hope, dreams, & inspiration.

McCain blend – My Friends, My Friends (smile),…try this wonderful blend made by Joe the Barista. This is fair trade coffee – we need to stop spending billions of dollars on coffee from countries that don't like us very much.

Biden blend – I guarantee if you drink this – you will be tested. This coffee is intentionally generated to test your mettle.

Palin blend – only offered in the pro-America parts of the country. Aw Shucks NY, CA, MA, DC… Is it a good blend? – 'you betcha' (Barista winks)

10:20 am November 4, 2008

coffee drinker wrote:

@coffee lovers

wow - talk about needing to stop listening to the media .. i think you guys need to stop watching FOX and looking up "facts" (aka FUD [Fear Uncertainty Doubt]) planted by the McCain and GOP campaigns .. explaining what you'll work on for the communities you'll need to support goes a lot further in my book than misrepresenting situations to dramaticize and spread fear.

10:56 am November 4, 2008

Ari wrote:

Hey, enough said! Just get out and vote. America is still the best country in the world!!

11:13 am November 4, 2008

DC wrote:

Coffee to the Kool-Aid drinkers?

12:28 pm November 4, 2008

McCain voter wrote:

Unless they are handing out fried chicken and fruit punch, Obama supporters arent gonna be interested.

1:10 pm November 4, 2008

Comment from MS wrote:

America WILL NOT be the best country in the world if Obama is elected. He is Anti-American and will prove it in office.
"Coffee drinker" better get scared of what's ahead. And no one needs FOX NEWS or anyone else to tell us that.

1:13 pm November 4, 2008

McCain voter wrote:

Hey ya'bama...Your ass will be spanked along with mine over the next 4 years. Misery loves company so enjoy.

1:29 pm November 4, 2008

Democrat wrote:

Dear McCain voter - November 4, 2008 at 12:28 pm
You're a disgrace. It's one thing to disagree with a politician on policies, but you've taken it to a new level. People like you make me sick.

1:30 pm November 4, 2008

American wrote:

DEAR McCain voter - November 4, 2008 at 12:28 pm ,

You are a disgraceful racist.

2:29 pm November 4, 2008

ShellyB wrote:

McCain brew - old, bitter with no fresh notes.

Palin brew - no such thing, too stupid to order a coffee.

Tee hee

2:33 pm November 4, 2008

McCain voter wrote:

That racist crap is old. You can quit throwing that out there. You're the racist because you only want Obama because he IS black. That's racist. When you don't have anything worth saying you just throw out the racial card. Spoken just like a democrat.

2:38 pm November 4, 2008

spiteful partisan wrote:

My candidate rocks! Yours is a doofus and stinks! Your candidate is EVIL! Mine will save us all!!! If your candidate is elected, we're all done for! If mine is elected, it will make the Earth a better place!

2:39 pm November 4, 2008

COFFEE FREE wrote:

What a Country to offer FREE COFFEE. That is Capitalism at its best!!! God bless the USA.

2:48 pm November 4, 2008

Krazykitti wrote:

I love that about the Obama blend. Soon every single cup of coffee we buy will be given to those standing in line who don't work and just love to live off of hard-working people. Should we get some shirts made for hard-working citizens, "I'll provide everything for your family while I lose my house and can no longer support my own family" Sounds like a good plan Obama! One step closer to communism, one hundred steps back from the Constitution of the United States of America.

2:54 pm November 4, 2008

Krazykitti wrote:

I'm with you McCain voter. What's up with everyone calling people racist just because they don't want Obama in office. Especially when a bunch of people are going to vote who don't know a thing about politics but just want a black person to win. Sounds pretty ignorant to me.

3:22 pm November 4, 2008

Humblesome wrote:

Obviously people are voting for McCain because they liked how Bush ran office. Wake up and smell the starbucks coffee!!!! If you vote for McCain you ARE being racist because we all know that the US is a mess thanks to the dumb ass president we have until midnight tonite. McCain is another Bush. If you vote for McCain it's because you don't like black people!!! Just ADMIT it!!! He is no good, you just like his color better!!!!

3:37 pm November 4, 2008

Blessed Voter wrote:

I agree with Cris and One Nation. I really thought this was supposed to be about coffee.

3:42 pm November 4, 2008

Sadly...Ignorance is Bliss wrote:

Its ignorant for any person of any color to vote for a president based solely on color. There ARE some blacks voting for Obama just because he of color. On the other hand there are some whites that are voting for McCain because Obama is black. Either way it's ignorant.

3:52 pm November 4, 2008

Krazykitti wrote:

I absolutely agree with you Sadly...Just like voting for a woman just because she's a woman is ignorant. I oppose both candidates, and I'm not a racist. Vote for Ron Paul! A politician who believes in the constitution!

Yo DC- there's no such thing as a wasted vote- unless you sit at home and don't use it at all

4:39 pm November 4, 2008

American wrote:

Dear McCain Voter:

All the ignorant people like you on the McCain side are one of the reasons that I, a rural white southern conservative former Marine, am voting for Obama.

Of course, I do like Starbucks, so deep down I'm probably a liberal elitist.

4:54 pm November 4, 2008

Krazykitti wrote:

Well DC, sadly you sum up probably the majority of people out there who would consider a vote to uphold the Consitution, that so many fought and died for, as a waste. And then everyone will be standing around scratching their butts saying, Gee, I wonder how this happened.

5:52 pm November 4, 2008

Inbetweener wrote:

Dear American,
Everyone knows you're not a rural white southern. Or a Marine.

6:03 pm November 4, 2008

McCain voter wrote:

You guys are so full of hatred that you're missing the point. It's not about racism or class envy. It's about good vs evil. Seven days ago friends of mine just arrived back from Israel stating that even the Israelis refer to Obama as "That Muslim". The Israelis are even scared to death because this will change the way Christians and Jews are able to worship in the U.S. How many more freedoms will we lose "Mr. American" that you fought for?

6:12 pm November 4, 2008

Comment by RC wrote:

How could anyone vote for a person who turns their back on their church and the Rev. whom was his best friend for 20 years? I don't want this as my President. I don't care if he is black or white!

6:20 pm November 4, 2008

ya 'bama wrote:

lol, none. i can't wait to watch the states go blue, one by one...until mccain goes to the mike and makes his concession speech. then i will sit back with my cup o joe and glory over 4 years in which we aren't horribly mismanaged by a bunch of incompetent fanatics. go evolution and go separation of church and state! down with republican nonsense!

No matter who you vote for, my voite is with Kona coffee. Rich and robust, there is nothing like pure Kona coffee from Hawaii. I get the real deal - no phonies please - from http://konaluna.com where you can order 100% Kona coffee.

6:38 pm November 7, 2008

petertheboatman wrote:

who and why protested against free coffee i thought i knew one of the protesters

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